London Mayor Sadiq Khan arrived at the scene of the accident in the afternoon to offer his sympathies to those affected and to meet and thank emergency crews.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of those who have lost their lives today and everyone involved in this tragic incident,” said Khan.

“I am in contact with the emergency services and [Transport for London], who are working extremely hard under very difficult circumstances to get the situation under control and treat those who have been injured.”